Career Opportunities in Forensic Science - Softcover

Echaore-McDavid, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0816061572 ISBN 13: 9780816061570

Verlag: Facts On File, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

A compelling exploration of more than 80 different forensic science careers.

Most people are familiar with the common image of the forensic scientist as depicted in popular television programs like CSI and in the movies. Yet forensic science is actually a complicated science based on the use of scientific principles and techniques to determine facts in legal disputes, resolve various types of investigations, and solve mysteries. According to the American Academy of Forensic Science, any science used for the purposes of law is a forensic science.

Career Opportunities in Forensic Science includes a total of 82 job profiles in this exciting field. Extensive appendixes include education and training resources, certification program listings, professional associations, and more.

Career profiles include:

• Accident reconstruction specialist
• Computer forensics specialist
• Crime scene investigator
• Criminologist
• DNA analyst
• Fire investigator
• Forensic engineer
• Forensic pathologist
• Forensic science researcher
• Forensic sculptor
• Medical examiner
• Prosecuting attorney
• and more.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Facts On File
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0816061572
• ISBN 13: 9780816061570
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 272
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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